Provides a fertile source of inspiration for graphic designers and illustrators looking for authentic Japanese flavor.
The book includes a wide array of imagery, from nature's bounty (plum blossoms, cranes, and butterflies) to mythical figures like demons and dragons . Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs for Art...
Delicate scenes of people in traditional garb and everyday objects like fans and umbrellas. Practical Applications Provides a fertile source of inspiration for graphic
Intricate, mostly circular decorative emblems. from nature's bounty (plum blossoms
Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen
While it includes ceramic and textile patterns, the majority of the designs are adapted from woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) from the 17th through 19th centuries.
Each design has been redrawn as a crisp black-and-white illustration , making them exceptionally easy to reproduce for various projects.